Award:Commandants Meritorious Service Award

This award is given to any member of the SFMC who has distinguished himself or herself with exceptional meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the SFMC over an extended period of time. This Marine will have performed above and beyond the normal duties of grade, branch, specialty or assignment to the degree of special recognition from key individuals of the SFMC. Simple experience of an individual is not an adequate basis for this award. To qualify for this award, an individual must have already been awarded the SFMC Service Commendation at least twice and have served in a leadership role in the SFMC on the Brigade level (or above) for at least 2 years. Leadership role means serving as BDE staff or service on the GS as a member, their deputy or as part of the GS member s staff, the service does not have to be in the same role, but must be continuous. At the discretion of the issuing authority, the continuous service requirement may be waived for just and stated cause in favor of 5 years total service as outlined above. At least three (3) years must pass between issuance of this award to any specific individual.